---
title: alternateName
framework: addressbookui
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
path: addressbookui/abunknownpersonviewcontroller/alternatename
---

# alternateName

Provides a value that is displayed instead of the first and last name.

## Declaration

```swift
var alternateName: String? { get set }
```

## Discussion

Discussion The alternate name is only for display. It is not saved if this contact is added to the address book database.

## See Also

### Displaying Person Properties

- [message](addressbookui/abunknownpersonviewcontroller/message.md)
- [displayedPerson](addressbookui/abunknownpersonviewcontroller/displayedperson.md)